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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:35

New ordinance allows police to ban rallies near presidential office

New ordinance allows police to ban rallies near presidential office

A revised enforcement ordinance went into effect Tuesday, allowing the police to prohibit rallies near the presidential office due to traffic control measures.

2023-10-17 10:46

Camping regulation at Han River's picnic areas triggers privacy debate

Camping regulation at Han River's picnic areas triggers privacy debate

As growing numbers of people visit parks along the Han River for autumn picnics, Seoul city's current regulation, which forces them to leave two sides of a tent open at riverside picnic areas is sparking debate over privacy concerns.

2023-10-16 16:47

Korea's immigration agency plan stuck in limbo

Korea's immigration agency plan stuck in limbo

The government's ambitious plan to establish a new migrant-related government agency is stalling as the immigration policy committee - despite its reorganization last year for the agency launch - has not held a meeting for nearly a year.

2023-10-16 11:16

Over 4,000 people have fallen victim to jeonse frauds this year: police data

Over 4,000 people have fallen victim to jeonse frauds this year: police data

A total of 4,481 people have fallen victim to home rental scams this year, with their combined financial damage reaching 510.5 billion won ($377.2 million), police data showed Monday.

2023-10-16 10:24

Koreans divided over Israel-Hamas war

Koreans divided over Israel-Hamas war

Koreans are divided over the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas, with people expressing differing views on the root cause of Hamas' attack and which side is responsible for the current violence in the Middle East.

2023-10-15 16:29

Middle East war could widen beyond Israel, Hamas, US officials warn

Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza; Medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive looms

Subway strike looms as negotiations face challenges

Subway strike looms as negotiations face challenges

Concerns are escalating over a looming Seoul subway workers' strike as they are voting for possible strike action amid a disagreement with the company over wage increases and a workforce reduction plan.

2023-10-15 16:04

Unionized workers of Seoul subway operator to complete voting for strike next month

Unionized workers of Seoul subway operator to complete voting for strike next month

Unionized workers at Seoul Metro, the city-run operator of the subway system in Seoul, will complete voting this week on whether to go on strike next month, officials said Sunday, amid a disagreement over the company's workforce reduction plan.

2023-10-15 10:32

King Seonjo's 1593 letter: first official document to use Hangeul only

King Seonjo's 1593 letter: first official document to use Hangeul only

In 1593, Joseon's King Seonjo wrote a letter from Euiju, North Pyeongan Province, where he had taken refuge during Japan's invasion of the Korean Peninsula.

2023-10-14 18:09

Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies

Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies

Pyo Ye-rim, a hairstylist who became an advocate for the legal rights of school bullying survivors in Korea, has died in an apparent suicide, local police said. She was 27.

2023-10-13 14:48

1-ton truck rams into traditional market near Seoul, injuring 8 people

1-ton truck rams into traditional market near Seoul, injuring 8 people

A 1-ton truck rammed into a traditional market in Seongnam, just south of Seoul, injuring eight people, including the driver, police said Thursday.

2023-10-12 17:24

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